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Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy Malverne kids close the generational gap
The Malverne community’s youngest members will bond with the eldest as part of Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s Student Council intergenerational connection program. Students recently met …
Tennis court repairs under way at Hempstead Lake State Park
The tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park have been in disrepair for many years, according to Central Nassau County Rotary Club President Rony Kessler. The courts’ surfaces are cracked, and …
Boy Scout supports disabled veterans at Malverne American Legion through project
The basement of American Legion Post 44 in Malverne needed renovations — and since many veterans groups hold meetings there, Boy Scout Tracy Colena said he was compelled to refurbish it as his …
Faiths unite to give thanks in Malverne
Residents and spiritual leaders in Malverne united again this year to give thanks as a community during an annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Nov. 24. This year’s service was held …
A statue for future scouts
Malverne teen hopes to erect Girl Scout monument in Washington
Three years ago, Malvernite Allison Boccio and Girl Scout Troop 1612 took a field trip to Washington, D.C., to see the nation’s legendary monuments. Amazed by the structures, Allison and her sister …
Malverne schools superintendent search moves to next phase
After gathering input from the community about search criteria for the next Malverne superintendent of schools, a search firm will begin recruiting candidates. Consultant Deborah Raizes of Hazard, …
Schools
Advanced Placement scholars in Malverne
Malverne High School’s top scholars has raised the bar once more, as 75 past and current students earned the designation of Advanced Placement for excelling on their 2019 A.P. exams. This is the …
Getting past Malverne district’s past
Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is …
The village's ‘go-to’ person
Longtime Malverne village clerk to retire this month
Working under several administrations and helping to piece together many budgets for 16 years is a stressful job, but Village Clerk Terry Emmel has managed to keep her cool and help the village board …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Ornament workshop Create your own decorations at Malverne Village Hall on Friday, Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m. Village Hall will host an ornament workshop for children of all ages. The workshop is free to …
Editorial
Shop locally to preserve our downtowns
The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities.
Jerry Kremer
Show us the money
When government officials promote their programs, they attach a cost to them, and in many cases the numbers and the claims don’t add up. We call it fuzzy math.